Senior Procurement IT Category Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead the global IT Procurement category for the organization.

• Oversee the contracting and renewal processes for IT agreements exceeding $100M in value.

• Work collaboratively across IT and business units to assess licensure requirements, unify applications, and implement cost-saving measures.

• Negotiate contracts while ensuring thorough benchmarking is conducted.

• Partner with legal, IT, and business stakeholders to adhere to contracting standards and mitigate business risks.

• Guide the governance of the IT Steerco Process.

• Present the finalized negotiated agreements to the Executive Leadership Team for approval.

• Identify duplicate applications, optimize software portfolios, and initiate business process improvements to reduce license counts and total ownership costs.

• Formulate proactive renewal strategies and utilize renewal timelines to enhance negotiation power.

⛳️ Requirements

• 10-15 years of experience in a procurement or purchasing role.

• Over 10 years of experience in supporting IT and technology-related categories.

• Experience in managing procurement categories on a global scale.

• Background in handling procurement activities for fleet or a similar commodity.

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

• Proficient in SAP or a comparable ERP system.

• Competency in MS Office applications.

• Knowledge of eSourcing and Procure to Pay tools.

• Proven track record in leading IT procurement initiatives, focusing on software and SaaS categories, including application rationalization and license optimization.

• Demonstrated capacity to collaborate with business stakeholders, as well as IT, finance, and legal teams.

• Expertise in crafting proactive renewal strategies, including early stakeholder engagement and risk mitigation planning.

• History of negotiating complex software contracts and obtaining favorable terms.

• In-depth understanding of software licensing models, contract structures, and benchmarking methodologies.

• Experience within a consulting environment is highly advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

• Collaborative and inclusive company culture.